To W. D. Fox [12 February 1859]
Summary
Undergoing hydropathic treatment for his old ailment.
The "Abstract" [Origin] is the cause. Only two chapters to do.
His satisfaction that he believes he has convinced Hooker and Huxley and staggered Lyell.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | [12 Feb 1859] |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 106) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2412 |
To W. D. Fox [6 October 1859]
Summary
First impressions of the water-cure establishment are not favourable – "I always hate everything new".
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | William Darwin Fox |
Date: | [6 Oct 1859] |
Classmark: | Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 123) |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-2502 |
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- … See Metcalfe 1906 and Rees 1989 . Emma Darwin and the children joined CD at Ilkley on …
- … and stayed until 24 November 1859 ( Emma Darwin’s diary). See letter to J. D. Hooker, 15 …
- … Emma telling me to look out for for a House, as she is greatly inclined to come here. But I have not least idea whether there is a House which would suit or how I could do my water-cure out of Establishment. — So everything is utterly uncertain. I heartily wish you would come, but I darenot not advise or press it. Most affec ly yours | C. Darwin …